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Levi Strauss (LEVI) is back in focus after fourth quarter earnings beat forecasts and management outlined 2026 revenue guidance, along with an accelerated share repurchase plan and a continued push into direct to consumer and premium products. See our latest analysis for Levi Strauss. Levi Strauss shares have gained 3.1% on a 1 day share price return to US$20.55, after a recent pullback that left the 30 day share price return at a 5.5% decline. The 1 year total shareholder return of 14.7% and...

Why Middleby is on investors’ radar today Middleby (MIDD) has been drawing fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, with a small gain over the past month contrasted by a negative 1 year total return. That backdrop, alongside reported annual revenue of US$3,880.5m and a net income loss of US$202.4m, is prompting investors to reassess how the commercial and residential kitchen equipment business is currently priced. See our latest analysis for Middleby. Middleby’s recent share...

Robert Half Inc. has reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net income falling to US$31.76 million from US$54.29 million a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations easing to US$0.32 from US$0.53. The sharp year-over-year reduction in both net income and earnings per share highlights how recent operating conditions have pressured Robert Half’s profitability. Next, we’ll explore what this earnings compression means for Robert Half’s investment narrative and...

In early February 2026, PC Connection, Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing slightly lower sales of US$702.94 million but stable net income of US$20.71 million, alongside a new quarterly dividend of US$0.20 per share payable in March and continued share repurchases under its long-running buyback program. At the same time, the company modestly improved quarterly earnings per share, completed repurchasing 7.21% of its stock since 2018 for US$108.80 million, and expanded its share...

In early February 2026, Truist Financial Corporation launched an AI- and machine-learning-powered integrated receivables platform designed to centralize payments and remittance data, automate reconciliation across checks and electronic rails, and tighten fraud controls for commercial and corporate clients. The move directly targets persistent pain points for finance teams, such as invoice errors, slow reconciliation, and high remittance processing costs, positioning Truist as a bank offering...

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is drawing fresh investor attention after announcing a broad leadership transition, including a new Executive Chair, a new President and CEO, and the planned exit of a senior legal and sustainability leader. See our latest analysis for Armstrong World Industries. Those leadership changes are landing at a time when momentum in Armstrong World Industries’ shares has been mixed. The 7-day share price return is 7.9% and the 1-year total shareholder return is...

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. recently secured a US$375 million lease facility from Eldridge Capital Management to finance new behind-the-meter power generation assets, while board member Stacy Hock informed the company she will not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The new lease facility builds on Atlas’ 2025 acquisition of Moser Energy Systems, signaling a continued build-out of its integrated power generation platform. We’ll now examine how the US$375 million power...

Recent analyst reports on Braze (BRZE) reset expectations for software valuations while keeping broadly positive ratings, just as the company logged its strongest quarterly customer additions in three years. This combination highlights an interesting tension for investors. See our latest analysis for Braze. At a share price of $17.79, Braze has seen pressure build, with a 30 day share price return of 40.84% and a year to date share price return of 45.35%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...

T1 Energy (TE) is back in focus after the abrupt exit of Chief Accounting Officer Denise Cruz and the same-day promotion of SEC reporting lead Tom Mahrer to the top accounting role. See our latest analysis for T1 Energy. The leadership shake up is landing at a time when momentum in T1 Energy's shares has been strong, with the 90 day share price return of 83.78% and 1 month share price return of 19.16% far outpacing the more modest year to date move. This sits alongside a very large 1 year...

Recent commentary around Dutch Bros (BROS) has focused on its push into food and consumer packaged goods, along with fresh menu launches, as it joins several S&P indices that may broaden investor attention. See our latest analysis for Dutch Bros. The recent index inclusions and new product launches come as Dutch Bros trades at US$57.04, with an 8.8% 1 day share price return and a 4.9% 7 day share price return, despite a 14.6% 1 year total shareholder return decline and a 52.8% 3 year total...

Earnings and Credit Costs Take Center Stage for National Bank Holdings National Bank Holdings (NBHC) has drawn investor attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that showed lower net income, higher charge offs, and simultaneous moves to increase its dividend and authorize new share repurchases. See our latest analysis for National Bank Holdings. Since the earnings release and capital return updates on January 27, National Bank Holdings’ recent 7 day and 90 day share...

First Mid Bancshares (FMBH) is back in focus after releasing its 2025 results, reporting higher net interest income and net income, sharply lower fourth-quarter net charge-offs, and an affirmed quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. See our latest analysis for First Mid Bancshares. The earnings release and dividend affirmation have gone hand in hand with stronger recent trading, with the share price at $44.59 and a 30 day share price return of 12.54%. Momentum has been positive for longer...

In recent weeks, multiple Wall Street firms have reassessed HubSpot’s prospects, updating their research views amid growing scrutiny of software vendors serving small and mid-sized businesses. The discussion has centered on whether seat-based pricing models could constrain upside for customer relationship platforms like HubSpot, even as they invest heavily in product innovation and unified solutions. We’ll now explore how these concerns around seat-based software models may influence...

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P. reported past first‑quarter 2026 results with revenue of US$370.39 million, net income of US$45.78 million, and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of US$0.69, all supported by stronger propane demand in colder eastern U.S. weather. The partnership also highlighted progress in renewable natural gas projects, recent acquisitions, and a quarterly distribution of US$0.325 per common unit with coverage of 2.19x, alongside refinancing its 2027...

Calumet (CLMT) has just reshaped its financing profile by extending its asset based loan facility to January 2031, with commitments of up to $500 million, revised covenants, and room for future inventory financing. See our latest analysis for Calumet. The financing update lands against a backdrop of strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 26.77% and a year to date gain of 28.85%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 55.40% and very large 5 year total shareholder return...

In late January 2026, Western Midstream Partners renegotiated major Delaware Basin natural gas contracts with Occidental and ConocoPhillips, shifting from legacy cost-of-service terms to simpler fixed-fee arrangements, while Occidental returned 15.3 million common units to the partnership valued at about US$610 million. This package of contract changes and unit transfer meaningfully reshapes Western Midstream Partners’ commercial profile, fee structure and ownership mix with its key anchor...

Insulet stock: recent moves and what they might mean for investors Insulet (PODD) has recently seen pressure on its share price, with negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months, prompting some investors to reassess how the stock fits into their portfolios. See our latest analysis for Insulet. At a share price of US$241.93, Insulet has seen its short term share price return weaken, with a 30 day decline of 16.3% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 14.5% in the red. This...

In recent months, GameStop has accelerated closures of its brick-and-mortar stores while allocating part of its sizable cash reserves into Bitcoin, reflecting the ongoing shift of gamers toward digital downloads. This combination of a shrinking physical footprint and increased exposure to cryptocurrency highlights how the company is reshaping its business mix and risk profile. With these changes unfolding, we will examine how GameStop’s store closures and Bitcoin holdings influence its...

Synchrony Financial (SYF) reported fourth quarter results with net interest income of US$4,761 million and net income of US$751 million, and confirmed it has completed its US$2.3b share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Synchrony Financial. The completed US$2.3b buyback, ongoing common and preferred dividends, and the latest earnings update come against a mixed share price backdrop. There has been a 3.48% 7 day share price return, a 13.50% 1 month share price decline, and a...

In early February 2026, ESCO Technologies Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with higher sales, earnings and orders, raised its full-year 2026 revenue and earnings guidance, and declared a US$0.08 per-share quarterly dividend payable on April 17, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 2, 2026. The company highlighted very large year-over-year order growth and a record US$1.40 billion backlog, underpinned by robust aerospace, defense and utility demand and an active acquisition...

The Timken Company reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$1,111 million, up from US$1,073.6 million a year earlier, while net income eased to US$62.3 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations was US$0.89. Alongside modest full-year sales growth and lower 2025 earnings, Timken outlined 2026 guidance for higher revenue and EPS and highlighted an expanded 80/20 portfolio effort to exit underperforming businesses. Next, we’ll examine how Timken’s 80/20 portfolio expansion and 2026...

On January 20, 2026, iQIYI Inc. announced that Chief Financial Officer Jun Wang resigned for personal reasons and will serve as an advisor until May 31, while Senior Vice President of Finance Ying Zeng steps in as Interim CFO during the search for a permanent successor. This leadership transition places an experienced internal finance executive with IPO and financing background at the center of iQIYI’s financial decision-making during a key period. We’ll now examine how the CFO resignation...

Why Belden (BDC) Is On Investors’ Radar Today Belden (BDC) is drawing fresh attention after recent share price strength, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months. This has prompted investors to reassess its current valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Belden. The recent 6.1% 1 day share price return at a last close of $139.75, alongside a 22.5% 30 day share price return, sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.6%, suggesting momentum has...

Why Radian Group Is On Investors’ Radar Today Radian Group (RDN) is back in focus after recent trading left the stock at US$33.56, with returns mixed across different time frames, including a small gain over the past year but declines month to date and year to date. See our latest analysis for Radian Group. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 7 day share price return of 2.01%, a 30 day share price return of 5.86%, and a year to date share price return of 6.57%. Longer term total...